West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo Grove, Illinois is 17.4% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $58,718 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo Grove, Illinois is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Buffalo Grove
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Buffalo Grove, IL
Compared to West Des Moines, Buffalo Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  29.9% higher
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.9% higher